Should I incorporate my company before building?
Most first time founders register a company too early. I think that's one of the easiest mistakes to avoid. Here's when I'd incorporate, and why I'd wait.
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Should I find a co-founder?
A co-founder can make your startup much stronger, or make your life much harder. Here's how I'd decide whether you actually need one.
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Should I quit my job to build my startup, or build along with my job?
Quitting your job feels like the brave thing to do. I don't think it usually is. Here's how I'd decide when to keep your salary, when to go all in, and the mistake I see first time founders make again and again.
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How do I know if my startup idea is worth building?
A good startup idea isn't one that sounds exciting. It's one that solves a problem people genuinely want fixed. Here's how I'd decide whether an idea is worth spending the next few years of my life on.
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How do I choose the right startup idea?
Choosing the right startup idea isn't about finding the most innovative concept. It's about picking a problem worth solving, one you understand, can validate quickly, and will still care about a year from now. Here's a simple framework we use to evaluate startup ideas before writing the first line of code.
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How do successful founders find startup ideas?
The best startup ideas don't arrive in the shower or over a weekend. They usually begin with a sentence that starts with, "I'm so tired of this." Here's how I'd actually find an idea if I had to start from scratch today.
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Should I start a startup?
Thinking about starting a startup? Before you spend months building an idea, here's the framework I'd use to decide whether it's worth taking the leap.
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